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• Champat Rai and Anil Mishra have resigned following allegations of embezzlement related to Ram Temple donations, a move confirmed by a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson. • In a separate diplomatic development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided Seychelles with six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles, and five laser radial boats. • These contributions from India are intended to bolster the development and national security infrastructure of Seychelles.

• The Odisha government suspended four senior officers, including former SCERT director Manoj Padhi, and disciplined six others on June 26, 2026, after over 2,000 errors were found in textbooks for Classes 1 to 8. • These disciplinary actions follow an inquiry report submitted by a committee led by the Development Commissioner tasked with examining the textbook mistakes. • Separately, eight individuals arrested for embezzling Ram temple donations have been sent to police custody until June 29, with authorities recovering ₹79.85 lakh.

• Manchester United is reportedly monitoring several high-profile targets, including Rafael Leao, Vinicius Jr, and Elliot Anderson, as they look to strengthen the squad. • According to Sport Bild, United may submit an offer this summer for a Dortmund centre-back, whose future is currently the subject of intense speculation. • The club is also tracking updates on other players such as Mateus Fernandes, Ederson, and Sandro Tonali to bolster various positions.

• Manchester United is monitoring several transfer targets, including Rafael Leao, Ederson, and Sandro Tonali, ahead of the upcoming summer window. • Former midfielder Emmanuel Petit has specifically recommended Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni as the ideal midfield partner for Kobbie Mainoo. • These updates come as the club evaluates its squad needs and considers potential additions to strengthen the roster.

• NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas held second place in Q1 2026 ratings with 6.93 million total viewers and 1.04 million viewers in the key 25-54 demographic, marking growth from the previous quarter. • CBS Evening News, now anchored by Tony Dokoupil since January 5, averaged only 4.24 million total viewers and 532,000 demo viewers through March 20, significantly trailing competitors. • NBC's ratings increased from 6.22 million total viewers in Q4 2025 and showed slight growth compared to Q1 2025's 6.6 million viewers, indicating sustained viewership momentum.

• The 98th Academy Awards ceremony takes place Sunday evening with Hollywood's biggest stars competing across major categories, with entertainment experts from ABC News and Variety sharing final predictions on who will take home Oscar gold. • The Dolby Theatre is completing final preparations with the red carpet set to roll out, while ABC's coverage begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by E!'s red carpet broadcast at 1 p.m., with Amelia Dimoldenberg returning as social media ambassador for a third consecutive year. • 'Sinners' has gained unexpected momentum heading into the ceremony after its stars Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan were subjected to a racial slur at the BAFTAs, with the film receiving a record-breaking 16 nominations despite being overshadowed much of awards season by Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another.'